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Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – The Forest Roberts Theatre has announced its seventh annual New York Field Studies trip. Sponsored by the Northern Michigan University and the Field Studies Center of New York, participants will have the opportunity to spend a week in New York City, March 1-7.

The tour includes hotel accommodations for six nights, theater workshops, a guided tour of Lincoln Center, a backstage tour of Radio City Music Hall, and a historical walking tour of Soho.

Also included are tickets to four shows including: “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Glengarry Glen Ross,” Porgy and Bess” and an Off-Broadway show to be announced.

90 years ago

MARQUETTE – Maridean Borreson, former Marquette man and prominent baritone singer, was heard over the radio by many Marquette listeners. He sang a solo from Station WQJ in Chicago, taking part in a concert program with the Rainbow Garden orchestra.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

NEGAUNEE – The third time may have been the charm for whoever took not one, not two , but three vehicles from a used-car lot in Negaunee early Tuesday. Two of the vehicles were found just yards from the lot, while the third was driven as far as Ishpeming before it was found abandoned. According to a report from the Negaunee Police Department, one car and two pickup trucks were taken from the lot at Dan’s Used Cars at 207 Silver St. sometime early Tuesday morning. The person or persons involved broke into the dealership’s office through a window in a door and took the keys for the vehicles from the office. Police discovered two of the vehicles – a 1977 Pontiac Firebird and a 1973 Chevrolet pickup – a short distance from the car lot at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – The Upper Peninsula Development Bureau’s Lure Book – long recognized as one of the most fascinating and interesting publications in the travel and resort industry – will be even more attractive this year. The Bureau’s staff has spared no effort in making the 1955 book a useful travel guide. Through the use of color, art work, new pictures and new copy, quality of the Lure Book seems certain to exceed that of last year.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

NEGAUNEE – Walter Daley recently added another feather to his “cap.” Daley, better known to his friends by the nickname “Cap,” was recently honored as a member emeritus of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra association in recognition of an outstanding career in instrumental music.

Daley was an instrumental teacher at Ironwood for 15 years and at Negaunee High School for another 25 years. Born in Laurium, Daley is a graduate of Northern Michigan University and received a master of music degree from Colorado University.

60 years ago

NEGAUNEE – With a rifle-like report that could be heard through most of north Negaunee, the Arena rink cracked down the middle. The crack measures 3/8-inch in width and can be filled with one flooding of the ice. According to city personnel, the ice cracks once a year, and always on the first morning it gets down to 14 or 15 below zero. The annual split is caused by the soft fill beneath the topsoil underneath the ice.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – Simmons Airline officials are maintaining that flight service out of Marquette County Airport will remain at current levels after Republic Airlines abandons its local market April 28. Republic currently offers two daily flights to Minneapolis and three to Detroit. Simmons offers four daily flights to Milwaukee and Chicago, and two flights to Lansing and Detroit. Despite Republic’s plan to leave Marquette, which was announced Friday morning, Simmons President Marvin Murray stressed that Simmons will continue those 11 daily flights.

60 years ago

ISHPEMING – The new issue of the pocket magazine, The Hercules Mixer, published by the Hercules Powder company, gives a life-style treatment to photographic coverage of a deer hunting trip by four employees of Hercules’ Auto Works here. Gish and John George, Tar Mattson, and Gerry Stille are shown in typical pre-season, camp, and hunting scenes, taken in November when they went to George’s camp for the opening of the season. Stille handled the story accompanying the photo series.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MICHIGAMME – The first of 30 moose expected to be released in northwestern Marquette County was due to arrive at its release site this morning, according to a Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman.

The moose a pregnant, 975-pound cow was to arrive today after an all-night drive from Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park, where it was captured after being shot with a tranquilizer dart fired from a helicopter.

The four- to five-year-old moose is “doing just fine” and should be in prime condition when released into the sprawling wilds north of Michigamme, the spokeswoman said.

The state plans to ship in 30 moose over two years, in exchange for 150 wild turkeys wanted by Ontario. Michigan will get up to 10 bull moose among the 30 as it tries to re-introduce the species.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – John Hogan has been appointed Marquette chairman for the Gilbert L. Brown memorial Fund of Northern Michigan College of Education. The fund will provide a living memorial to Prof. Brown who taught psychology and education at Northern for 35 years.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

ISHPEMING – Although carefully avoiding too much optimism, Ishpeming residents attempting to revive the Mather Inn say an effort to form the Mather Inn Preservation Society may put new life in the bankrupt landmark. Concerned residents have been struggling to keep the historic inn open during the winter months and have also been trying to find a buyer for it.

A fund drive has been launched in an effort to help keep the building heated, but organizers say it is still far short of the $10,000 goal. The Mather Inn has been named to the State Register of Historic Sites as well as the national Register of Historic Places.

60 years ago

MICHIGAMME – An examination for postmaster of Michigamme, a position carrying a salary of $3,645 a year, will be open for receipt of applications. The U.S. Civil Service commission is taking all possible steps, through special publicity to civic and other community organizations, to encourage well-qualified persons to apply for examinations.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – The 20 or so members of the Scottish Country Dancers of Marquette have been active since forming last September under the guidance of instructor and founder Dorothy Kahler. She became interested in Scottish country dancing while at college out east about 10 years ago and that interest was rekindled this past year.

She said the activity provides good aerobic and mental exercise. It requires the ability to think of patterns. It is similar to square dancing, but there is no caller and groups of four usually set in a “Y” rather than a square.

Kahler said she hopes the group will one day become a member of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, which has affiliates in both Scotland and the U.S.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – Twenty-six youths were made charter members of the Father Marquette Circle, Columbian Squires, organized under the Marquette County Knights of Columbus. The investure of the new circle was conducted by Bishop Baraga Circle, Menominee, in the K. C. Hall.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – The 20 or so members of the Scottish Country Dancers of Marquette have been active since forming last September under the guidance of instructor and founder Dorothy Kahler. She became interested in Scottish country dancing while at college out east about 10 years ago and that interest was rekindled this past year.

She said the activity provides good aerobic and mental exercise. It requires the ability to think of patterns. It is similar to square dancing, but there is no caller and groups of four usually set in a “Y” rather than a square.

Kahler said she hopes the group will one day become a member of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, which has affiliates in both Scotland and the U.S.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – Twenty-six youths were made charter members of the Father Marquette Circle, Columbian Squires, organized under the Marquette County Knights of Columbus. The investure of the new circle was conducted by Bishop Baraga Circle, Menominee, in the K. C. Hall.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

NEGAUNEE – Arlin “Buzzy” Violetta is now serving as executive director of the Negaunee “Irontown USA” Community Association.

“Our main goal will be to get historic Negaunee back on the map. The Negaunee Historical society has already done much towards that,” Violetta said. “Also tourism is another area that needs further development. With Teal Lake opening for recreation, hopefully very soon, we will have to push for year-round tourism in this area.”

The functions of the association include some that many people might not know about. Those outlined by Violetta include promoting the development of Negaunee, answering hundreds of letters each year which inquire about the area, supporting the arts in the community, helping to develop beautification projects, working with youth and senior citizens and publishing a quarterly newsletter.

90 years ago

MARQUETTE – Oral L. LaCombe Jr., American legion post adjutant, announces he has received a supply of bonus blanks and all ex-servicemen who have not yet filed are requested to communicate with him.

Nels B. Peterson has been named as a delegate to the national convention of the National Association of Merchant Tailors of America.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – A course in taxidermy for youths in grades four through six will be offered this semester by Northern Michigan University as part of its After School Adventures in Education Program. Each session will focus on an animal highlighted in the novel “Westwind Woods,” published by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Slides, books and field observations will be used to learn the positions, activities and habitat of the finished taxidermy project.

60 years ago

ISPHEMING – A meeting of members of the Ishpeming Ski club will be held in the city hall at 2:30 Sunday afternoon to make plans for a winter sports program to be held on Washington’s birthday. Any residents interested in a sports program are invited to attend. It is expected that a program of ice sports will be arranged, as well as an annual tournament and dog derby. A number of Ishpeming’s Finnish residents are now interested in the winter sports program and it is believed that they will assist the Ski club in the arrangements for a ski marathon race. Last year a race from Ishpeming to North Lake and return was run. It is expected that larger prizes will be given for the marathon so that some of the county’s fastest skiers will enter.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – The first phase of a plan to secure a snowmobile trail through the city has received the backing of the city commission.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in November was assigned the task of studying the possibility of developing a trail through the city that would connect with existing trails that surround it.

60 years ago

ESCANABA – Seven commercial fishermen were rescued after being stranded on an ice floe in Big Bay de Noc about 50 miles northeast of Escanaba.

Two other fishermen took the seven off in a rowboat, leaving a small truck and a shanty on the floe.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

NEGAUNEE – Coach Bob Bonetti’s Negaunee Miners won the Negaunee Invitational prep wrestling tournament here Saturday, as all 13 Miners scored at least one point. Negaunee’s Todd Darling won the 121-pound weight class for the third straight year. The junior pinned Ishpeming’s Scott LaPointe for the victory. The other Miners to capture first-place honors were Ray Champion, Sean Francis and Dennis Koski.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – A course titled “Case Work Techniques for Guidance Workers” will be offered by Northern Michigan College of Education with professor Jean Pearman as instructor.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MUNISING – Ice fishermen looking for some action should head for Munising Bay, where anglers have reportedly been enjoying good success on whitefish. When the ice is safe, action is reportedly hot on Huron Bay near L’Anse also. As an added bonus, the occasional lake trout and splake are hitting. Brown trout success has been good recently in Marquette’s Upper Harbor, especially in the hotponds area.

90 years ago

MARQUETTE -“More persons have been in my showroom to see the new Chevrolet models than have called there since I have been in business,” said Elmer W. Jones, proprietor of the Chevrolet sales agency, Spring Street. “Since the day the cars arrived there has been a steady stream of interested persons and four cars were sold the first day.”

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

SAWYER AIR FORCE BASE – U.S. Sen. Carl Levin released a letter Tuesday that he says shows the Air Force is planning to move additional bombers and tankers to Sawyer Air Force Base. B-52 bombers and KC-135 tanker planes are being moved from four other Air Force bases to make room for the new B-1B bomber that will be deployed in coming years.

Personnel that would accompany the reassigned aircraft would partially offset the loss of more than 600 military and civilian jobs beginning in October, when the 87th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron is scheduled to be disbanded.

In his letter Gen. Clifford H. Rees Jr., the Air Force’s director of legislative liaison, reiterated that “K.I. Sawyer and Wurtsmith Air Force bases, together with their surrounding communities, are vital portions of our strategic force structure.”

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – The theatrical world is beating a path to “theater in the round,” and the Masquers of Northern Michigan College of Education shortly will join the parade when they present “The People Versus Maxine Lowe,” a play in three acts.

This attempt at theater will be an experiment for Northern, according to Miss Martha Beamon, director, and will be staged in Lee Hall ballroom for a limited audience.

Superiorland Yesterdays

Marquette and vicinity: Tonight, cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Lows around 5 below inland to around 1 above at the shore. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph except northwest 20 to 30 mph near the shore. Wind chill readings to 25 below zero. Friday, cold. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Highs 1 to 6 above. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Wind chill readings to 25 below zero. Friday night, cold. Patchy blowing snow in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 7 below to 12 below zero inland to around zero at the shore.

Extended forecast: Saturday, warmer. A 40 percent chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs 8 to 13 above. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Lowest wind chill readings to 30 below zero in the morning. Saturday night and Sunday, partly cloudy. Lows around 1 below inland to around 5 above at the shore. Highs around 16.

Lake Superior: Tonight, northwest gales to 35 knots. Heavy freezing spray. Snow showers. Waves building to 8 to 12 feet. Friday, northwest gales to 40 knots. Heavy freezing spray. Snow showers. Waves subsiding to 6 to 9 feet then building to 7 to 10 feet.

Temperatures: The average temperature Wednesday at the National Weather Service office in Negaunee Township was minus 4 degrees, 18 degrees below normal. The high Wednesday was minus 1 degree and the overnight low was minus 8 degrees.

Precipitation: Wednesday, .07 inches. Year to date, .46 inches. Normal to date, .54 inches.

Snowfall: Wednesday, 1.4 inches. Season to date, 92.8 inches. Normal to date, 82.8 inches.

Sunset: 5:21 this evening.

Sunrise: 8:33 a.m. Friday.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

HUMBOLT – A group of west-end residents paid their last respects late Saturday afternoon to the Horseshoe Bar in Humboldt, which was destroyed by fire early Friday morning. The group set up a makeshift bar on the side of U.S. 41 at the site of the former building and swapped stories about the good times had there. The Horseshoe Bar, formerly the Double V, was a wood-frame structure that was at least 70 years old. More than 50 persons attended the roadside memorial service, which was organized by Katherine “Kitty” Kososki of Champion.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – Marquette Jaycees and WDMJ, The Mining Journal radio station, tonight will co-sponsor the second annual “snowshoe for polio” event in downtown Marquette. Four well-known citizens will compete in the race. They are: Gordon (Trapper) Olson, Miles (Yukon Kid) Betts, Sheriff Al Jacobson (Klondike Al) and Morgan Gingrass (Sourdough Sam).

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

NEGAUNEE – The Negaunee Historical Museum will have a display of nine ancient Egyptian scarabs in August. The objects, which are shaped like small beetles, are made of turquoise mined in the Sinai Peninsula, and are believed to be from the 19th dynasty (1305-1190 B.C.) or 20th dynasty (1190-1070 B.C.). The ancient Egyptians believed the beetle was a symbol of everlasting life because the insect could apparently survive anything.

60 years ago

ISHPEMING – Indoor shooting for dormant Robin Hoods got going at the Ishpeming Youth Center, as a large crowd turned out for participation in the youth archery program. Teams have been formed and anyone wishing to compete has only to get two scores and they will be placed.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – MichCon has announced that “Heat Bank,” a company-sponsored heating assistance program to help needy Michigan residents, will begin Monday. This is the third year of the program, funded this winter by a $1 million MichCon allocation in heating credits and through public contributions. MichCon is a natural gas distribution company that serves more than one million customers in the state. The Grand Traverse Chapter of the American Red Cross is administering the program in the northern Michigan area.

90 years ago

MARQUETTE – Facing a warrant charging them with keeping a house of ill fame on Rock street, a man and his wife were given the choice of being prosecuted or leaving town. They left, with the understanding that the warrant would be held here and the case reopened if they return.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University freshman Mike Jeffrey has been named the hockey Wildcat-of-the-Week for his play in the Boston University series this past weekend. Jeffrey, who hails from Kamloops, B.C., made 25 stops in a 4-2 win on Friday and recorded 37 saves in Saturday’s 6-5 overtime win. “He continues to play well,” said NMU coach Rick Comley in making the selection. “He was the primary reason to our win on Saturday. He made big save after big save when we were outshot.” Jeffrey, who played the last two seasons with the Penticton Knights of the B.C. Junior Hockey League, has a 5-0 record, a 3.97 goals against average and an 878 saves percentage. The freshman goalie has also picked up two assists this season.

90 years ago

SKANDIA – Frank Tonella and Ben Madis, the latter representing the E. W. Cork garage, drove to Kiva and returned in a “Snowmobile.” The “Snowmobile” is an attachment for Ford cars and is proving practical for driving in winter. A caterpillar device is attached to the rear wheels and the front wheels are replaced by runners. The trip to Kiva, which is eight miles from Carlshend, was made in two and a half hours.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University freshman Mike Jeffrey has been named the hockey Wildcat-of-the-Week for his play in the Boston University series this past weekend. Jeffrey, who hails from Kamloops, B.C., made 25 stops in a 4-2 win on Friday and recorded 37 saves in Saturday’s 6-5 overtime win. “He continues to play well,” said NMU coach Rick Comley in making the selection. “He was the primary reason to our win on Saturday. He made big save after big save when we were outshot.” Jeffrey, who played the last two seasons with the Penticton Knights of the B.C. Junior Hockey League, has a 5-0 record, a 3.97 goals against average and an 878 saves percentage. The freshman goalie has also picked up two assists this season.

90 years ago

SKANDIA – Frank Tonella and Ben Madis, the latter representing the E. W. Cork garage, drove to Kiva and returned in a “Snowmobile.” The “Snowmobile” is an attachment for Ford cars and is proving practical for driving in winter. A caterpillar device is attached to the rear wheels and the front wheels are replaced by runners. The trip to Kiva, which is eight miles from Carlshend, was made in two and a half hours.

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – “I can remember my grandfather talking about local scoundrels no-account drunks. And my father would say ‘He’s a good man in the woods.'”

That gave Michael Loukinen the inspiration for his third film, “Good Man in the Woods.” The Northern Michigan University sociology professor said this film studies “the inner strength and dignity” of the U.P. residents. The film will portray a variety of ethnic cultures and will highlight the scenic beauty of the U.P. in all four seasons. Loukinen will also study the various dialects of the region and “dialect joking traditions,” through which the area’s “extreme multi-ethnic community has coped with the ethnic differences.” Many preliminary interviews are conducted, with the most promising candidates selected for filming. “Good Man in the Woods” is “almost 25 percent done,” Loukinen explained.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – Representatives of several local groups will meet this afternoon to begin making plans for Marquette County’s participation in the Michigan Dairy Festival. Promotion of the festival will be held locally under the sponsorship of the area dairies, Michigan Milk Producers Association, independent stores and chain stores.

Starting at $3.23/week.

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